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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.71, 2,296.14 and 913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.71, 2,296.14 and 913.62 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.71 : 2,296.14 = 913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.71/2,296.14 = 913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.71x = 2,296.14 × 913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.71x = 2,097,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,799.43/1,528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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